Patholi

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 1
Delectable Patholi filled with the goodness of Bengal Gram and spices
in Main

Prep

3 hours 20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

3 hours 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup split Bengal gram ( chana dal )
water as needed
3 green chile peppers
salt to taste
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon skinned split black lentils ( urad dal )
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 dried red chile peppers , broken into pieces
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
222
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Patholi is a Konkani delicacy that is prepared on festivals and special occasions. It is made of chana dal, which is soaked, ground, and cooked with spices. The filling is wrapped in turmeric leaves and then steamed until cooked. It is often served with chutney or a coconut-based gravy. This dish is flavorful and healthy and is a great protein source for vegetarians and vegans. The unique aroma and taste of the turmeric leaf make this dish stand out amongst other Indian delicacies.

Instructions

1.Wash chana dal and soak in water for 2-3 hours.
2.Grind the dal with green chilies and salt to a coarse paste with little water.
3.In a pan, heat oil and add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and red chili when the oil is hot and the mustard seed sizzles, add curry leaves and asafoetida. Mix the onion and the cooked dal along with cilantro and cayenne pepper in the oil. Mix and cook for five minutes. Wrapping Method: Take the turmeric leaves and remove the stem,
4.cut it from the middle.
5.Stuff the paste carefully in the middle of the turmeric leaf.
6.Bring the other end of the leaf over it and press the edges with your palm.
7.Steam for 10 minutes. Serve hot with chutney.

PROS

Patholi is an authentic and flavorful recipe with filling consisting of Bengal gram, a great source of protein and micronutrient.

Wrapped in turmeric and steamed, it’s a healthy recipe with almost no added fat and oil.

CONS

The dish requires advanced preparation as the chana dal should be soaked for several hours.

The wrapping process is a little tricky for beginners.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Patholi is a healthy, protein-rich dish and the bengal gram is full of essential micronutrients like potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, that are essential for overall health and well being. The turmeric leaf is another amazing ingredient with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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